The Norman Conquest: A Bloody Invasion with Far-Reaching Consequences
This 11th-century takeover changed the fate of England.
Peer Inside the Mysterious Paris Catacombs
These underground tunnels house the remains of over six million people.
A Muddle in Italy Netted the Allied Forces a Tarnished Win at the Battle of Anzio
After months of conflict, Allied forces forced German troops to retreat from Rome on June 5, 1944.
An Insider Offers Unparalleled Insight into the Royal Family and a Bygone Era
Margaret Rhodes looks back at her life alongside the monarchy.
A Secret Agent Infiltrates a 19th-Century Spy Network in Hold Fast
This new historical fiction novel is set during the tumult of the Napoleonic Wars.
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We’re giving away 10 copies of Hold Fast, a new historical fiction book.
The War of Spanish Succession Subsumed an Entire Continent
The balance of power in Europe was at stake throughout the 13-year conflict.
How Trota of Salerno, 12th-Century Female Gynecologist, Disappeared from History
The historical reputation of Trota through the years shows how the mores of a current society can restrict contemporary understanding of a figure from the past.
Enter the Georgian Era
Discover the figures, culture, and technology that made the Georgian Era a vibrant time of change for an empire.
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[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win A Man at Arms by Steven Pressfield
This immersive new historical fiction novel explores the ancient world.
Schoolteacher Louise Thuliez Became a Key Resistance Fighter in 2 World Wars
Driven to help, Louise Thuliez aided underground networks in France despite facing an all-too-real threat of execution.
Travel to an Unexplored Moment in History with A Man at Arms
Steven Pressfield's latest historical novel investigates the years after the death of Jesus.
Polish Eagle Scouts Stole a Tank and Liberated a Concentration Camp During WWII
A battalion of teenagers risked their lives to free Jewish prisoners.
Viking Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction
Enduring misconceptions obscure what the seafaring Norse people were really like.
10 Ancient Battles That Shook Civilizations
From brilliant victories to unpredictable military upsets, these conflicts stunned the ancient world.
A New Scientific Technique Has Revealed the Secret Contents of a 300-Year-Old Letter
Researchers can now read "locked" letters without opening them.
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8 Assassination Attempts, 1 Queen Victoria
A newly public kind of reign led Queen Victoria to face—and survive—8 assassination attempts.
What was Life Like Under German Occupation of the British Channel Islands?
Once a forbidden subject, recent years have begun to bring details of a dark time to light.
7 Famous Female Warriors Who Took the Battlefield By Storm
What it really means to fight like a girl.
Thrilling Military Must-Reads That Cover Historical and Modern Conflict
These military books will take you back to some of the most thrilling combat zones throughout history.
